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What does 'lassitude' mean?
What is the meaning of 'intrinsic'?
What does 'occulted' refer to?
What is 'exhortation'?
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What does 'surmised' mean?
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What is the definition of 'ameliorate'?
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What does 'permeated' mean?
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What does 'precipitated' mean?
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What does 'millennium' refer to?
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What does 'aplomb' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'ingratiating'?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms and Definitions
- Lassitude: A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
- Intrinsic: Essential or inherent; part of the essential nature of something.
- Occulted: Hidden or concealed; not visible or known.
- Exhortation: A strong urging or encouragement to do something.
- Surmised: To assume something is true without having firm evidence; to infer.
- Ameliorate: To make something better or improve a condition or situation.
- Permeated: Spread throughout; to pass through or saturate.
- Precipitated: To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
- Millennium: A period of one thousand years, often referring to a span of time in a broad historical context.
- Aplomb: Self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation.
- Ingratiating: Intended to gain favor or approval by flattering.
- Ameliorated: Improved or made better.
- Interloper: An intruder or someone who becomes involved where they are not wanted or don't belong.
- Callow: Inexperienced and immature.
- Infringes: To violate, encroach, or trespass on something.
- Epitomizes: To be a perfect example of a quality or type.
- Drivel: Silly nonsense or meaningless talk.
- Ingratiate: To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering.
- Ex officio: By virtue of one’s position or office.
- Bombastic: High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
- Stringent: Strict, precise, and exacting regulations or requirements.
- Inveigh: To speak or write about something with great hostility.
Synonyms
- Occult: Hidden or secret.
- Permeated: Infused or saturated.
- Bombastic: Grandiose or pretentious.
- Epitome: Model or embodiment.
- Ingratiate: Flatter or curry favor.
- Inveigh: Protest or rant.
- Aplomb: Composure or confidence.
- Drivel: Gibberish or nonsense.
- Stringent: Rigorous or severe.
- Precipitate: Hasty or sudden.
Antonyms
- Ingratiate: Alienate or repel.
- Occult: Exposed or visible.
- Precipitate: Delay or slow down.
- Drivel: Sense or meaningful speech.
- Aplomb: Uncertainty or awkwardness.
Additional Contextual Notes
- Exhorted: Past tense of exhort; strongly encouraged.
- Ameliorate: Often used in contexts related to social issues or conditions.
- Bombastic: Used to describe speeches or writings that are overly elaborate but lack substance.
- Interlopers: Commonly used in discussions about ecology, law, or social settings where unwanted intrusion occurs.
- Callow: Typically describes youth or early-stage professionals lacking experience.
- Millennia: Important in historical discussions, often regarding significant changes or events.
Sentence Completeness
- Exhorted: Used in contexts of motivational speaking or written advice.
- Intrinsically: Describes something that is essential to the nature of the subject.
- Ingratiate: Often used in personal, political, or workplace settings to describe behavior aimed at winning favor.
- Surmised: Implies a level of deduction or making educated guesses.
- Lassitude: Commonly used to describe a feeling often associated with fatigue or illness.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary with this flashcard quiz covering Unit 2 from the Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level F. Each card features a key word along with its definition, helping you reinforce your understanding of essential vocabulary terms.